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The waltz is a very important part of my life. It's a very important way for me to express my positiveness, bringing humor to the world.
Andre Rieu
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Andre Rieu
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: October 1
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Andre Rieu
André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu
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